Description
Mouthwatering Garlic-Infused Roasted Sweet Potatoes elevate comfort cuisine with irresistible Mediterranean flair. Crisp edges, golden-brown perfection, and rich garlic essence promise a delectable side dish that satisfies both casual dinners and elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) sweet potatoes
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Peel sweet potatoes and slice into robust, even chunks approximately 1-inch thick to ensure uniform roasting.
- Transfer potato pieces into a spacious mixing vessel, creating ample room for thorough coating and seasoning.
- Drizzle olive oil and melted butter across the potato segments, ensuring each piece receives a glossy, flavor-rich sheen.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper over the potatoes, massaging the seasonings gently to distribute evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned potato chunks on a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer without overcrowding to promote caramelization.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 400 degrees fahrenheit, allowing initial roasting for 30 minutes until edges begin turning golden brown.
- Carefully rotate the potato pieces using tongs, flipping them to ensure comprehensive browning and crisp exterior development.
- Continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes until potatoes achieve a rich, amber color and develop a tender, creamy interior.
- Extract the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, providing a vibrant herbaceous finish.
- Optional: Drizzle a light stream of extra virgin olive oil for enhanced moisture and luxurious sheen before serving.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh garlic cloves for a more robust and aromatic flavor compared to pre-minced garlic from a jar.
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat prevents sticking and makes clean-up easier while roasting the potatoes.
- Adjust cooking time based on potato thickness and desired level of caramelization, checking periodically to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg